While many tiaras feature massive
gemstones, there are a few exceptions that have no jewels in them
at all. The Napoleonic Cut Steel Tiara remains a favourite despite
a lack of gems. The Napoleonic Cut Steel Tiara originally
belonged to Queen Hortense of Holland, the step-daughter of Emperor
Napoleon. [getty src=”51847235″ width=”594″ height=”461″…
A Christmas first inside one of the world's oldest royal castles
20th October 2024
The King and Queen will be opening up
Windsor Castle beginning in November for festive guests to enjoy an
historic holiday season. And for the first time, a miniature
royal residence within a residence will get its own Christmas
decorations. Windsor Castle will be…
The mysterious fate of a tiara described as one of the most beautiful royal jewels in history
20th October 2024
Queen Sophia of Sweden, wife of King
Oscar II, owned one of the most unique and beautiful tiaras in
royal history, the Pink Topaz Tiara. However, it is at the heart of
a modern mystery. Queen Sophia owned a pink topaz parure with
several stunning pieces. The floral…
To mark his first visit to Australia as
sovereign, King Charles has received several significant military
honours. His Majesty has been appointed to several honorary
military ranks in the Australian Armed Forces. King Charles has
been appointed as Admiral of the Royal Australian Navy, Field
Marshal of the Australian Army, and Marshal of the Royal Australian
Air Force. Chief of…
Although topaz is not a common stone in
tiaras, there are a few royal tiaras that do use the stones in at
least one of their settings. One of them is Queen Sonja of Norway’s
Modern Gold Tiara. The bright topazes with their red hint are
just one version of this diadem…
How the first ever royal visit to Australia began in disaster and continued with drama
19th October 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in
Australia to a stunning slideshow on the Sydney Opera House as they
began the first visit to the country since His Majesty’s accession.
It’s an historic first but another royal debut in Australia had a
very different…
While Queen Elizabeth II’s Norman
Hartnell Coronation gown remains one of the most important pieces
of clothing worn in the twentieth century, another Hartnell gown
took an important place in Australian history. In 1954, a young
Queen Elizabeth II was the first reigning monarch to ever visit
Australia and nearly three quarters of the population saw her in
person on her 58 day tour of the…
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia see premiere of new royal ballet
19th October 2024
King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia of
Sweden finished a busy week of engagements with a trip to the
ballet on Friday evening. The Swedish King and Queen attended the
world premiere of the Royal Swedish Ballet’s new production,
Gustavia. The new ballet is a…
Máxima, a 2024 Dutch television series
covering Queen Máxima’s early life and relationship with King
Willem-Alexander, is going to be airing across the world ahead of
further episodes. It is considered by many to be the Netherlands
answer to The Crown. Máxima…
Poignant style pick from Queen Camilla for Australian arrival
19th October 2024
Queen Camilla made a style statement as
she and King Charles landed in Australia to begin a six day
visit. Although it was dark and rainy when Their Majesties
arrived at Sydney Airport, Queen Camilla chose a bold and bright
outfit for their first day of the visit. [getty
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